Waterton-Glacier science and history week coming up
A Canada lynx is a rare sight indeed. The species is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. (Chris Peterson photo)
Hungry Horse News
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is hosting a second virtual Science and History Week live webinar series Sept. 13 to 16 at noon Mountain Daylight Time.
Parks Canada and the National Park Service have together hosted an annual Science and History Day since 2004. In 2020, the parks hosted the event as a four-day noon hour webinar series due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The series will highlight current natural and cultural research topics related to Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park and World Heritage Site. Each presentation will give viewers the opportunity to connect with park scientists and get a unique look at our partnerships, insights, and latest findings. Participants may register for presentations by filling out the online registration forms on the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center website.
The following is a snapshot of featured presenters and topics:
Monday, Sept. 13
More Humans and Bigger Fires - How are Waterton’s Plant Communities Responding?
Dr. Jenny McCune, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge
Tuesday, Sept. 14
Waterton-Glacier International Dark Sky Park
Iree Wheeler, PhD Candidate, Utah State University
Mark Biel, Wildlife Biologist, Glacier National Park
Ashley Wruth, Visitor Experience Product Development Officer, Waterton Lakes National Park
Wednesday, Sept. 15
Canada Lynx in Glacier National Park
Alissa Anderson, master’s candidate, Washington State University
Thursday, Sept. 16
Supporting Indigenous-led Conservation and Restoration, and Indigenous Engagement from Paahtómahksikimi/Waterton Lakes National Park
Kimberly Pearson, Nature Legacy Ecosystem Scientist, Waterton Lakes National Park,
Carleigh Grier-Stewart, Knowledge Weaver, Waterton Lakes National Park
Joseph Many Fingers, Indigenous Liaison Officer, Waterton Lakes National Park, and
Elliot Fox, Assistant Project Manager, Blackfoot Confederacy Trout Recovery Project
For more information contact the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center, Glacier National Park at 406.888.7822, or by email.
Or register at the following link: https://www.nps.gov/rlc/crown/science_history_week.htm